{"product_id":"kincony-dm8-8-channel-programmable-dimmer-controller","title":"KinCony DM8 8-Channel Programmable Dimmer Controller","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .size-guide-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    text-align: left;\n    background: white;\n  }\n  .size-guide-table th, \n  .size-guide-table td {\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 10px;\n  }\n  .size-guide-table th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .size-guide-title {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KinCony DM8 steps up from the DM4 by doubling the analog output channels while keeping the same compact DIN rail form factor and feature set. With eight independent 0-10V DC output channels, it is well suited for multi-zone lighting systems, HVAC control across several air handling units, or any application where you need smooth, precise analog control over more circuits than a four-channel board can handle. Built on the ESP32-S3 with dual RS485 ports, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and full open firmware support, the DM8 is equally at home in a smart home panel or a small commercial installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy You'll Love This Controller\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Right Channel Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight channels covers most multi-zone lighting or HVAC setups without paying for capacity you won't use. It is a practical middle tier between the DM4 and the DM32. matters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Ready Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual RS485, 4-20mA current loop support, and optically isolated digital inputs make the DM8 a legitimate choice for light industrial applications, not just home automation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eModbus Out of the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dedicated ARM co-processor RS485 port handles Modbus RTU independently, so you can run fieldbus communications without tying up the ESP32-S3 or writing complex serial interrupt code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eWorks With Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHome Assistant via MQTT auto-discovery, Tuya app, ESPHome, Tasmota, Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and Loxone Miniserver. No compromises on platform compatibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Firmware, Full Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlash KCS v3 for a turnkey experience, or drop into Arduino IDE, MicroPython, or ESP-IDF for complete custom firmware. Every GPIO and peripheral is accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAmong other outstanding features are the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Network Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wi-Fi and 100Mbps Ethernet operate simultaneously, with Bluetooth and USB-C also available. The dual RS485 configuration further broadens integration options for mixed wired-wireless installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Protocol Support\u003c\/strong\u003e: HTTP, MQTT, TCP, RS485 Modbus, and Tuya app are all supported. KCS v3 firmware adds local IFTTT-style automation and zero-config Home Assistant auto-discovery via MQTT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple HomeKit and Loxone Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e: KCS v3 firmware includes Apple HomeKit support for Siri voice control and native Loxone Miniserver integration, alongside Tuya, Home Assistant, ESPHome, and Tasmota.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree GPIO Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Four additional GPIO channels connect directly to the ESP32-S3 for custom sensor or peripheral connections beyond the standard I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Wire GPIO Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Four 1-Wire GPIO channels with onboard pull-up resistors are ready for DS18B20 temperature sensors or other compatible devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloud Service\u003c\/strong\u003e: Official store purchases include two years of free KinCony cloud service for remote browser-based monitoring and control from anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"size-guide-table\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003eCore Processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003eESP32-S3-WROOM-1U (N16R8, dual‑core 32‑bit Xtensa LX7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8×\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-10V DC Dimming Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e4× 16‑bit ADC (ADS1115)\u003cbr\u003e▪ 2× 0–5 VDC\u003cbr\u003e▪ 2× 4–20 mA (loop‑powered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8×\u003c\/strong\u003e dry contact, opto‑isolated\u003cbr\u003e▪ Cable length: up to 500 m (dependent on installation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%;\"\u003eDigital I\/O (GPIO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%;\"\u003e▪ 4× 1‑Wire GPIO (with pull‑up)\u003cbr\u003e▪ 4× free GPIO (direct to ESP32, no pull‑up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eWireless Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e▪ Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11 b\/g\/n)\u003cbr\u003e▪ Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eIoT Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eTuya‑compatible (via Wi‑Fi\/Bluetooth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003eWired Connectivity \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 40.5208px;\"\u003e▪ Ethernet: 100M RJ45 (IPv4\/IPv6)\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong\u003e2× RS485\u003c\/strong\u003e (one dedicated for ARM CPU Modbus, one for ESP32)\u003cbr\u003e▪ USB‑C (power\/programming)\u003cbr\u003e▪ I²C (expansion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%;\"\u003eOnboard Peripherals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%;\"\u003e▪ RTC: DS3231 (battery socket)\u003cbr\u003e▪ Display: SSD1306 128×64 OLED (I²C)\u003cbr\u003e▪ Storage: microSD card socket (SPI bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%;\"\u003eUser Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%;\"\u003e▪ \u003cstrong\u003e4× buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e: ESP32 Reset, ESP32 Download, Tuya Config, ARM CPU Reset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e12-24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%; height: 20.2604px;\"\u003e140 × 83 × 59 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9649%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4889%;\"\u003e35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"KinCony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147209920884,"sku":"DM8","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0333\/2212\/files\/1_215a8619-b634-4752-8782-2eef99c88817.png?v=1774088818","url":"https:\/\/www.feedcurrent.com\/products\/kincony-dm8-8-channel-programmable-dimmer-controller","provider":"FeedCurrent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}